The Best Corn Bread You'll Ever Eat

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, cream cheese, milk, and egg until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cornbread to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Cornbread is believed to have originated in the American South.
• Cornbread is a staple of Southern cuisine.
• Cornbread can be served as a side dish or a dessert.
• Cornbread is traditionally made with cornmeal, but other grains can be used as well.